Resorts & Spas

Luxurious Santa Barbara resorts and spas embody our sanctuary side. It’s easy to find solace, and let go of your worries, in one of these stunning properties. Many of the area’s luxury lodges offer immediate beach access, open breezeways filled with fresh coastal air, private bungalows, world-class on-site dining, and carefree activity planning. All of them welcome you with hospitable, knowledgeable staff.

Enjoy a spa treatment, or many, during your stay. Conveniently venture into town, or don’t. Indulge in breakfast in bed or a sunset cocktail. When it comes to choosing the ideal day, the choice is yours at a Santa Barbara resort and spa.

Resorts & Spas in Santa Barbara


Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara's premier urban destination, continues to redefine luxury in the American Riviera. Featuring dazzling spaces from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the 121-room iconoclastic enclave - part history,…


San Ysidro Ranch

Nestled in the Montecito foothills of Southern California’s wine country, San Ysidro Ranch has provided a tranquil vacation destination for discriminating travelers for over a century. Guests are drawn to the Forbes 5-Star Santa Barbara…


El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel

Located in the American Riviera, El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel is Santa Barbara's ultimate luxury getaway. This iconic early 20th-century property is situated atop a commanding hillside, offering ninety-two quintessential, California-styled bungalows…


The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Set against a backdrop of golden beaches and lush mountains, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara embodies the charm, beauty, and energy of the Mediterranean in the heart of Santa Barbara. The iconic Central California resort spans 78 acres…


Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach is a Forbes Five-Star Hotel & Spa set on one of the most beautiful and exclusive coastlines in Southern California, situated less than an hour north of Los Angeles in Santa Barbara’s affluent Montecito…


Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

AAA Four Diamond Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is ideally situated on California’s Central Coastline and steps away from pristine beaches. Inspired by Santa Barbara’s quintessential personality, the 24-acre resort offers 337…


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